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Commonwealth warns of bias risk in election coverage

THE Commonwealth Observer Group has warned about potential bias in election coverage, citing close ties between the owners of private media houses and the country’s main political parties.

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‘Parents should pay for English lessons’

BAHAMAS Union of Teachers president Belinda Wilson says parents should pay for English lessons for children who cannot speak the language before enrolling them in public schools.

GB Police probe break-in at Martin Town Primary School

POLICE on Grand Bahama are investigating a break-in at a public school in Eight Mile Rock, where cash and other items were stolen.

GB Police probe break-in at Martin Town Primary School

POLICE on Grand Bahama are investigating a break-in at a public school in Eight Mile Rock, where cash and other items were stolen.

Seven months prison sentence for breaching bail conditions

A MAN awaiting trial for allegedly robbing a Cable Beach pizza restaurant of $12,000 in April was sentenced to seven months in prison for breaching his bail conditions.

Man gets absolute discharge after Facebook libel guilty plea

A MAN was granted an absolute discharge after pleading guilty to libel for calling a woman a “thief” on Facebook, after telling the court she still owed him money.

Man arrested over alleged cruise ship sexual assault

AN ALLEGED sexual assault involving two Belgian citizens occurred aboard a cruise ship early Monday morning, with a 47-year-old man later arrested in connection with the incident.

Woman testifies in Exuma rape and aggravated assault trial

A MAN accused of raping and assaulting the mother of his child in Exuma in 2024 was present as testimony was given in his trial.

Man admits to café break-in

A MAN admitted to breaking into a café in Exuma and stealing cash last week.

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Search on for missing family

A MASSIVE search effort is underway for the remaining family members aboard an aircraft that went missing in waters off North Andros yesterday while returning home from a holiday in Great Harbour Cay.

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Lightning strike kills R M Bailey student

FEAR swept through R M Bailey High School yesterday after a 16-year-old student was struck by lightning and killed on the school’s grounds, prompting distressed parents to rush to the Robinson Road campus to collect their children.

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Junkanoo season kicks off with $900K in seed funding

THE Junkanoo season officially kicked off last night as the National Junkanoo Authority dispersed more than $900,000 in seed funding to groups and individuals across the country.

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Sands pushes for early FNM convention

Free National Movement (FNM) chairman Dr Duane Sands said he believes the party’s next convention should take place within a few months, arguing that the October 2027 timeline is unreasonable and too far away.

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Snack Attack gives 500 children school boost

BACK-TO-SCHOOL preparations got a helping hand as 500 children received bags packed with school essentials, snacks and refreshments through the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial’s sixth annual Snack Attack.

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Kelly’s Back-to-School Giveaway winners

AS students return to classrooms for the 2026–2027 school year, several young winners are heading into the new academic year with some exciting prizes to add to their back-to-school experience.